Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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In episode 883 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with former monk Sam Yo to share the morning, midday, and evening routines that build real mental toughness. Sam reveals how nine months in a monastery taught him the true power of meditation, breath work, and setting a daily intention. You will learn how to stop overreacting to stress, reach a physical flow state, and train your mind just like you train your body. This is a vital listen for driven men who want to improve their fitness and focus without quitting their busy lives.
Follow Sam on IG: instagram.com/yoiamsamyo
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Subscribe to the podcast: open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ
Chapters
0:00 - What Is Monk Mode? The Real Secret to Training Your Mind
1:46 - 9 Months as a Monk: The Biggest Communication Mistake People Make
4:41 - Why Silence is Terrifying: How to Handle Intrusive Thoughts
9:02 - Reintegrating Into Society: From Monastery to Peloton Instructor
11:29 - What Is Movement Meditation? The Physical Secret to Flow State
14:58 - How to Stop Overreacting: The 1-Second Physical Litmus Test
17:47 - The 3 Questions You MUST Ask Before Speaking or Posting Online
20:00 - How Do You Become a Peloton Instructor? Inside the Audition Process
26:27 - Does Fitness Change Lives? The Incredible St. Lucia Mountain Story
29:00 - Is Spinning a Good Workout? The Real Benefits of Cycling Classes
32:19 - The Monk's Mindset: Writing a Book to Help High Performers
35:04 - How to Find Inner Peace Without Escaping Your Daily Life
38:18 - A Simple Daily Mindfulness Routine: The 3 "Monk Mindset Moments"
42:23 - The Dark Side of Ambition: Why High Performers Struggle to Unplug
44:45 - Why Adults Need Hobbies: Using Legos to Achieve Meditative Flow
47:43 - Where to Find Sam Yo and "The Monk's Mindset" Book
Break your keto or low carb plateau today by booking a free consultation call with Robert Sikes right here: ketobodybuilding.com/call
In episode 883 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with former monk Sam Yo to share the morning, midday, and evening routines that build real mental toughness. Sam reveals how nine months in a monastery taught him the true power of meditation, breath work, and setting a daily intention. You will learn how to stop overreacting to stress, reach a physical flow state, and train your mind just like you train your body. This is a vital listen for driven men who want to improve their fitness and focus without quitting their busy lives.
Follow Sam on IG: instagram.com/yoiamsamyo
Get Keto Brick: ketobrick.com
Subscribe to the podcast: open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ
Chapters
0:00 - What Is Monk Mode? The Real Secret to Training Your Mind
1:46 - 9 Months as a Monk: The Biggest Communication Mistake People Make
4:41 - Why Silence is Terrifying: How to Handle Intrusive Thoughts
9:02 - Reintegrating Into Society: From Monastery to Peloton Instructor
11:29 - What Is Movement Meditation? The Physical Secret to Flow State
14:58 - How to Stop Overreacting: The 1-Second Physical Litmus Test
17:47 - The 3 Questions You MUST Ask Before Speaking or Posting Online
20:00 - How Do You Become a Peloton Instructor? Inside the Audition Process
26:27 - Does Fitness Change Lives? The Incredible St. Lucia Mountain Story
29:00 - Is Spinning a Good Workout? The Real Benefits of Cycling Classes
32:19 - The Monk's Mindset: Writing a Book to Help High Performers
35:04 - How to Find Inner Peace Without Escaping Your Daily Life
38:18 - A Simple Daily Mindfulness Routine: The 3 "Monk Mindset Moments"
42:23 - The Dark Side of Ambition: Why High Performers Struggle to Unplug
44:45 - Why Adults Need Hobbies: Using Legos to Achieve Meditative Flow
47:43 - Where to Find Sam Yo and "The Monk's Mindset" Book
